Gymnastics Australia endorses the Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement

Gymnastics Australia (GA) has worked hard behind the scenes for the release of the Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement section on the organisation’s website, to provide resources and education for athletes of all levels.

In conjunction with this, GA officially endorses and supports the Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement. This statement is an initiative of medical professionals from the Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Medical Association, Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians and Sports Medicine Australia.

"Athlete health and wellbeing is highly important for everyone working with athletes of all ages," said National Performance Director Andrew Logan.

"In gymnastics, a fall from an apparatus, a miss-timed landing or a tumbling pass may result in a knock to the head. Any knock to the head, face or neck can have serious health concerns and for those who are working in the daily training environment, you need to be able to recognise a concussion, know how to manage a suspected concussion and manage a return to participation after a concussion."

The concussion protocols provide a clear outline as well as learning resources for athletes, medical professionals and team staff around the recognition and management of concussion in sport at any level.



Concussion has been a serious on going issue in sport and is something that has been at the forefront of athlete wellbeing and protection around the world.

Although gymnastics may not be a high risk sport for concussion injuries, it is critical to be well education on the topic.

As a National Sporting Organisation, GA understands the importance of recognising and managing concussions with athletes at any level to ensure a full recovery. GA has multiple resources that will be able to further assist our athletes, coaches, medical professionals and parents with concussion management.

For a more in-depth reading of the Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement, please click here.